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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 2:48:46 PM
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connected to the women who lived lives just like ours. I just recently won a drawing done by a Sister Farmgirl, CJ. My prize, two hankies from her personal collection!
They arrived carefully wrapped and labeled. As I began to open them,I noticed a handwritten letter was enclosed with each hankie. It told about the previous owner and details of her life. I was so touched an honored to receive these, these women were part of CJ's life!
I felt so connected, instantly, to these two women. Learning who they were and what they did. The fact that CJ was willing to "share" her treasures (her family) and the details of their lives with me, left such an overwhelming sense of appreciation, gratitude and at the same time a touch of sadness.
I will treasure these hankies, their history and the women who they represent. I will also treasure CJ for sharing herself, her family and the stories of these two wonderful women. . . a gift so special that has touched my heart in a magical way that will stay with me forever.
Joanna #566
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1669 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 6:07:11 PM
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What a great treasure to have Joanna.
Hugs,
Laurie
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 7:17:26 PM
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Joanna what a gift CJ shared. From what you wrote I felt I could just sense what you were feeling. It is such a personal a special part of CJ that she has past on. Enjoy & Love them as I'm sure CJ would want you to.
Blessings, Brenda
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 04:46:36 AM
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Thank you, I will treasure these forever! I have always felt that I am a guardian for the treasures of our past, preserving and documenting them for future women. It all came about when my own history was lost when a key family member passed on and none of the children at the time wanted to preserve what this family member knew. A valuable lesson learned for sure.
CJ has shown me that we can insure a piece of our treasured past will continue on into the future if we share it! Thanks CJ!!
Joanna #566
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 05:24:37 AM
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Wow, aren't farmgirl sisters the best!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 07:23:42 AM
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You are a lucky girl, what a treasure, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 12:19:33 PM
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I recieved a ROAK from CJ and in there was a special hankie that was one that was from special to CJ as well and I have it with some treasures as well. Thanks so much for the heart of someone like you is who we all need to be and treasures those for life!!!
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